Educational Specialist Degree Completion Requirements

The Educational Specialist degree, or EdS, is an advanced degree beyond the master’s degree and is offered by the College of Education..

• The EdS degree is comprised of a planned program of study, with a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate study beyond the master’s degree, under the direction of a major professor.

• The EdS degree is offered in the following program areas:
  • Counseling
  • Educational/School Psychology
  • Elementary Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Special Education
  • School Administration
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Technology

• Check Requirements Quick Reference for GPA admission requirements for specific programs.

• To apply online, please go to the Graduate School website at https://www.grad.msstate.edu/.